As the geopolitical landscape continues to reshape corporate responsibility and sustainability strategy, businesses must navigate increasing fragmentation, evolving regulatory demands, and changing stakeholder expectations. Strategic foresight ...

With the regulatory spotlight on sustainability brighter than ever, most forward-thinking companies have long recognized that sustainability creates business value and opportunity far beyond compliance. By embedding opportunity-driven transform...

The convergence of AI and other cutting-edge technological advancements with escalating sustainability concerns has placed digital transformation at the forefront of every organization's agenda.In this episode R. Mukund of Benchmark Gens...

The era of ambiguous net zero pledges is over. It’s time for organizations to translate their commitments into concrete action plans and measurable results.In this episode Stuart Wright of Aviva and Simin Zhou from UL Solutions share the...

As the clock ticks down and the window for action narrows, the next 5-10 years are critical for shaping the future of our planet. With 2050 climate goals looming, all eyes are on 2025 as the year for Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) to take...

With all eyes on next week’s election in the United States, Verdantix Principal Analyst Jessica Pransky provides a briefing on what the outcome will mean for sustainability leaders. Looking beyond the differing approaches of the two administrat...

As biodiversity climbs to the top of the business agenda, companies are finding that protecting nature isn't just about fulfilling environmental obligations - it's also key to long-term profitability and resilience.In this episode, we ex...

Wildfires are raging across the globe, with devastating consequences. In 2023, nearly 400 million hectares were scorched by wildfires worldwide, with this year’s toll already surpassing 167 mil...

Water scarcity isn't just an environmental issue, it's a business risk. From droughts in India to delays on the Rhine and disruptions in France's nuclear plants, the requirement for comprehensive water strategies has never been clearer....

The finance sector is at a critical crossroads, facing pressure from regulators and stakeholders to take action on climate change, yet significant challenges hinder its effectiveness. Wielding considerable influence as a catalyst for change, ca...

Translating ambitious corporate sustainability goals into tangible results can be a complex challenge that requires transformative leadership.  In this episode we explore the multifaceted and fast-evolving role of Chief Sustainabili...

Amidst the challenges posed by climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation, the call for businesses to adopt circular practices resonates louder than ever. In this episode we navigate the challenges that busine...

Facing an increasingly complex matrix of fluctuating and escalating carbon prices across global markets, businesses are reassessing their investment strategies and overhauling risk management approaches as they transition towards a more sustain...

The convergence of risk and sustainability teams is now of boardroom importance as they unite on their common purpose: building climate resilience within their organizations. In this episode, our expert guests delve into the critica...

This year's New York Climate Week was bigger than ever, highlighting the corporate world's growing commitment to climate action. With the theme "we can, we will" for 2023, the event emphasized immediate action and innovation in the face of clim...

Innovative solutions are crucial to making a meaningful impact in the ongoing battle against climate change. In this episode our expert guests explain the complexities of the Carbon Dioxide Removal market, including demand drivers, supply-side ...

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently announced that there is a 66% chance of average global land surface temperatures exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius for at least one year between 2023 and 2027. This prediction, arriving at the sa...

The prominence of climate change has tended to skew ESG discussions towards Environmental issues. But in some industries and some countries Social issues are more material. This podcast will provide a fresh look at the “S” in ESG to help expert...

At the UN COP 26 and COP 27 negotiations, an agreement was finally reached on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement which established market rules for international trading of some carbon credits. However, Article 6 is yet to be implemented, and it ...

As global GHG emissions continue to rise it’s clear that the targets set by the Paris Agreement are now unachievable. Our latest episode discusses how corporate leaders are addressing the inevitable increase in short-term climate risk and the c...

Every week brings a new announcement of a climate or ESG tech firm raising more than $100 million from blue-chip investors whilst achieving unicorn status with fewer than 100 employees. Will these valuations continue, or will the sector be a vi...

We’re joined by Evan Greenfield of S&P Global and Orlan Boston of EY to discuss the relationship between risk-focused ESG metrics and the broader aims of sustainability practitioners. Are these approaches complimentary or fundamentally at o...